girl's name
Genevra
juh-NEV-ruh (English)
- Origin Romansh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 307
Genevra is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Genevra is a name of Romansh origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Genevra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Genevra?
In 2004, Genevra was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Genevra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Genevra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Genevra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Genevra
- English juh-NEV-ruh
Sibling Names for Genevra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Genevra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Genevra
How popular is the name Genevra?
In 2004, Genevra was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Genevra a girl's or a boy's name?
Genevra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Genevra?
Genevra has 3 syllables.
When was Genevra most popular?
Genevra peaked in 1921, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.